Hundreds killed in Nepal‑Tibet floods and landslides

Hundreds of people have been killed after severe flooding and landslides struck the remote border region between Nepal and Tibet, according to officials from both governments. The disaster unfolded over the past 48 hours as unusually heavy monsoon rains caused rivers to overflow and destabilize steep mountain slopes, triggering multiple landslides that swept away villages and cut off road access. Local authorities reported that the worst-affected districts include Nepal’s Dolpa and Humla, as well as Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture, where entire hamlets were buried under mud and debris.

Rescue teams from Nepal’s National Disaster Response Force and China’s Tibet Autonomous Region have been deployed to search for survivors and deliver emergency supplies, while international aid agencies are preparing to provide additional assistance. Preliminary assessments indicate that the death toll could rise as recovery operations continue, and thousands of residents remain displaced, lacking shelter and clean water. Governments on both sides of the border have pledged coordinated relief efforts and have urged the public to avoid the affected zones until safety can be assured.